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When Jesus is mentioned in the context of prayer, the Lord’s Prayer/Our Father comes to mind. Yet, I recently heard a pastor give a sermon on Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible. The point he was trying to make is if you take the words of Psalm 119 and apply them as a prayer, this is what God desires for you.

How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word, Psalm 119:9.

The Lord’s Prayer teaches individuals to begin prayer by acknowledging and praising the God of heaven and earth. Prayer is meant to draw you toward God’s will; not a Christmas wish list to seek selfish desires. The Psalmist compliments prayer, revealing the path to purity. Anyone who strives to live according to the Bible moves closer to fulfilling the prayer of Jesus.

Give us today our daily bread, Matthew 6:11.

One of the most overlooked passages in the Sermon on the Mount is the verse above. While it’s simplistic in nature, Jesus stresses one vital aspect about prayer, take life one day at a time as tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. The World Health Organization proves this point as 153,424 die each day. If you want to know and follow God’s will, read, study and meditate upon Psalm 119. As individuals turn their attention to biblical principles, the prayer of Jesus will transform your life.